Train Ride/Museum Information
		Take a memorable, seven-mile, 50-minute round-trip ride on a former branch line of the Chicago & North Western Railway through the scenic Baraboo Hills. Passengers ride in restored steel coaches built in 1915. An authentically-attired conductor will call "all aboard!" before the train leaves from an historic wooden depot built in 1894. At the end of the line, passengers may detrain to get a look inside the cab of the locomotive from a viewing platform. Train fare includes admission to our Coach Shed filled with restored wooden passenger, freight cars and displays from the turn of the century. See 1903-built Copper Range coach #60. The car has received two awards for its 8-year all-volunteer restoration. The coach was used in the Upper Penninsula of Michigan for many years to carry children to school. You can also see Copper Range locomotive #29, presently under restoration, which pulled #60 more than 50 years ago, and newly painted steam locomotives Soo #2645 and GB&W #49. A display at the end of the line at Quartzite Lake explains how a steam locomotive and diesel locomotive work, and presents the history of the old quartzite quarry there--the reason for the railroad's construction to the end of the museum's rail line in 1917. 2008 Season Schedule: Weekends: May 10-May 25; Aug. 30-Oct. 19, 2008 Daily: May 26-August 29, 2008 Trains depart 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm. The museum grounds and gift shop inside the depot are open from 10:00am to 4:30pm. PLEASE NOTE: Mid-Continent's operable steam locomotives are currently out of service, receiving upgrades. All trains will be operated with diesel locomotives. We apologize for any inconvenience. Click here for more information. FARES: Adults: $13.00 Student (13-18): $11.00 Children (3-12): $7.00 Children under 3: free Senior Citizens (62 and over): $11.00 Caboose: Adult $15.00 / Child $8.00 (limited availability) Cab ride: $30.00 (limit one person, subject to availability) Adult Groups: $9.00 per person Child Groups: $6.00 per person, incl. adult supervisors Train fare includes admission to museum grounds and displays in the depot and the Coach Shed. Mastercard, Visa, Discover, and American Express cards welcome. SPECIAL EVENTS: DINNER TRAINS: October 3-4, 10-11, 18, 2008 Autumn Color WeekendTM: October 3-5, 10-12, 2008 Pumpkin SpecialTM: October 18-19, 2008 Santa ExpressTM: November 29-30, 2008 Snow TrainTM: February 15-17, 2008 HOW TO FIND US: Mid-Continent is located at North Freedom, Wisconsin, about one hour north of Madison, and 1/2 hour south from Wisconsin Dells. From I-90/94, take Wisc. Hwy. 33 west to Baraboo. From the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 12 and Wisc. Hwy. 33 in Baraboo, take Wisc. Hwy. 136 west toward Rock Springs about 4 miles. Turn left on Cty. Hwy. PF to North Freedom. Follow the signs west from the 4-way stop in town. MUSEUM FACILITIES: There is ample free parking at the museum. Public restrooms, a picnic shelter, and Pine Tree Park are adjacent to the depot. There are no camping facilities at the museum. FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) CONTACT US: Office phone: 608-522-4261 Toll free: 800-930-1385 email: inquiries@midcontinent.org reservation questions or changes: reservations@midcontinent.org Mid-Continent Railway Historical Society E8948 Diamond Hill Road P.O. Box 358 North Freedom, WI 53951 LINKS: Baraboo Chamber of Commerce Wisconsin Dells Chamber of Commerce Wisconsin Dells Convention & Visitors Bureau Reedsburg Area Chamber of Commerce Mid-Continent makes no warranty of train schedules or fares. Mid-Continent reserves the right to substitute equipment. BACK TO MID-CONTINENT HOME PAGE
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